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Today, September 3, a federal judge became the first in over a year to uphold marriage discrimination in a legal challenge to a constitutional amendment restricting marriage to different-sex couples in Louisiana.

This week, the state of Coahuila in Mexico became the first state in the country to approve the freedom to marry in the state legislature. The state joins the Federal District and Quintana Roo in extending the freedom to marry to all same-sex couples.

This week, plaintiff couples in three different marriage cases filed briefs with the United States Supreme Court replying to writs of certiorari from defendants in the cases. In the briefs, the plaintiffs make the case that it's time for the Supreme Court to consider a marriage case.

My decision to marry was one of the most personal, and important, decision of my life up to that point, as it was the same for my wife. All other decisions that we have made since — whether joining the military, running for elective office, joining the board of community organizations — were driven by our shared desire to serve and build a more equitable North Carolina that works for all of our citizens.

Today, August 26, the United States Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit heard oral arguments in landmark marriage cases out of two different states - Indiana and Wisconsin. Listen to audio from the oral argument later today.

The three-judge panel today will be considering marriage victories from two different states that have enthusiastically affirmed the freedom to marry or respect for marriages performed in other states. Here are key excerpts from each!

This week, on August 25, the day before the landmark oral argument date at the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals in Chicago, marriage supporters from Indiana rallied for the freedom to marry. Check out great photos from the big day.

Tonight, August 25, the best and brightest in the television industry will come together for the 66th Primetime Emmy Awards, the annual awards ceremony honoring the year's best acting, writing, and production in television. This year's nomination roster is full of supporters of the freedom to marry and a number of openly LGBT stars.